How to Pay in Korea as a Foreigner
How to Pay in Korea as a Foreigner Korea is card-friendly, but visitors still need a plan for transit cards, small shops, currency exchange and tax refunds. This guide explains how to pay without overcomplicating your trip. Korean won remains useful for markets, transit-card top-ups, small shops, and backup payment situations. Photo: The Bank of Korea , South Korean currency reproduction rules . Invite Korea quick take This guide is built for readers who want to understand cards cash and transit cards. Use it as a practical starting point, then check official links before visiting. A Simple First-Day Rhythm Morning Choose one anchor sight and arrive before crowds build. Lunch Eat nearby instead of crossing the city for one viral restaurant. Afternoon Add one slower stop: a market, tea house, riverside walk, mu...